Governor Tamayo champions education for a brighter future

South Cotabato, Philippines – Education remains at the forefront of Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr.’s priorities, as he continues to champion learning as a gateway to a better future. In an upcoming meeting, the Department of Education (DepEd) Division Office will tackle key educational initiatives, with Provincial Administrator Atty. Renette B. Bergado set to deliver a […]
Farmers in Surallah Celebrate Opening of Multi-Purpose Drying Pavement

South Cotabato, Philippines — The South Cotabato Provincial Agriculture Office has officially inaugurated the Multi-purpose Drying Pavement (MPDP) in Purok Malipayon in Barangay Moloy and Sitio Datal Banate in Barangay Upper Sepaka, Surallah, South Cotabato. Supervising Agriculturist Engr. Joan M. Batobalani emphasized the importance of the project for the farming community, particularly in remote areas. […]
South Cotabato Finalizes Waste-to-Energy Partnership Agreement

The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has successfully finalized a waste-to-energy project with Alternaverde Corporation. The project received formal endorsements from both the Local Government Unit of Surallah and the Provincial Government through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and a resolution interposing with no objection. In an update given by, Provincial Environmental Officer Siegfried Flaviano […]
40 patients benefit from free transport service in January

South Cotabato, Philippines – A total of 40 patients from South Cotabato have availed themselves of the free Patient Transport Vehicle (PTV) service provided by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) this January. The PTV service is part of the provincial government’s free hospitalization initiative, aimed at assisting patients suffering from various […]
Turnover ceremony marks milestone for South Cotabato Provincial Hospital’s new building

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato—The South Cotabato Provincial Hospital celebrated a significant milestone with the turnover and blessing of its newly constructed four-story building at the Protech Center. The facility, which is currently set to serve as the hospital’s outpatient department, is part of a broader plan to improve healthcare services in the province. Dr. Conrado […]
South Cotabato provincial school board hires teachers and non-teaching staff to ease education burdens

South Cotabato, Philippines—To address the shortage of teachers and ensure that no out-of-pocket expenses are imposed on parents, the Provincial School Board (PSB) of South Cotabato has hired additional teaching and non-teaching personnel, including utility workers and security guards. The move aims to bridge the gap in public school staffing while reducing the burden on […]
South Cotabato conducts weighing scale calibration, releases BNS allowances

South Cotabato, Philippines—To ensure accurate child nutrition monitoring, the Nutrition Section of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) conducted its annual calibration of weighing scales in every town of South Cotabato. This initiative aims to guarantee the reliability of weight measurements used by Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) in assessing the nutritional status of […]
South Cotabato Youth Showcase Talent and Knowledge in Provincial Population Quiz Show

The Provincial Population Education Quiz Show, themed “Kabataang South Cotabateño: Angat sa Talino at Talento”, featured 57 schools from ten municipalities and one component city in South Cotabato. During the event, Ms. Melanie C. Chiva, the Provincial Population Officer, emphasized the importance of comprehensive reproductive health and sexuality education in reducing poverty and early parenthood, […]
Gov Jun Tamayo Spearheads Oath Taking Of South Cotabato Youth Council

SOUTH COTABATO, PHILIPPINES – Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. leads the formal oath taking of the different committee chairpersons of the South Cotabato Provincial Youth Development Council last Monday, February 3, 2025. Along with the staff of the Provincial Youth Development Office, twelve (12) youth leaders formally took their oath before the governor during the […]
The free education program in South Cotabato empowers many students

Tupi, South Cotabato, Philippines—Students in South Cotabato are reaping the rewards of a free education program initiated by Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. The program, which provides free education from elementary to secondary levels, has greatly benefited students, particularly those from low-income families. One such beneficiary is Juljym A. Dumalag, a 15-year-old Grade 10 student […]